You Owe Me One

ABBA

About You Owe Me One

"You Owe Me One" (working title: "Kamelo") is a song recorded by Swedish pop group ABBA in 1982 for their unfinished ninth album. It was released as a B-side for the group's last single — "Under Attack" and on the 1997 and 2012 remasters of "The Visitors". It was excluded from the 2001 remaster due to the group's songwriters critical attitude towards "You Owe Me One". The vocal is shared by Anni-Frid Lyngstad, and Agnetha Fältskog singing in unison. It became the final song to be released while the group were still active.  


Year:
2008
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Frida  Now there's a shadow falling over our faces
Doubt forever in our hearts
And in a while we'll start to pick up the traces
We won't find the missing parts

Buy me a ticket, I'll go to the Bahamas
I need a rest from our petty little dramas
Yes I really do  
Agnetha, Frida  Aha, mm

Now look what you've done
I'm missing all the fun
Baby you owe me one
Aha, mm

It's my turn to run
A chance to feel the sun
Baby you owe me one  
Frida  I wasn't ready for this kind of intrusion

I was taken by surprise
Now both of us are in a state of confusion
Hesitation in our eyes
Something unwanted has entered our existence

I think it's better to view it from a distance
Yes I really do  
Agnetha, Frida  Aha, mm
Now look what you've done

I'm missing all the fun
Baby you owe me one
Aha, mm
It's my turn to run

A chance to feel the sun
Baby you owe me one
Aha, mm
Now look what you've done

I'm missing all the fun
Baby you owe me one
Aha, mm
It's my turn to run

A chance to feel the sun
Baby you owe me one  
Aha, mm
Now look what you've done

I'm missing all the fun
Baby you owe me one
Aha, mm
It's my turn to run

A chance to feel the sun
Baby you owe me one
Aha, mm
Now look what you've done

I'm missing all the fun
Baby you owe me one
Aha, mm
It's my turn to run

A chance to feel the sun
Baby you owe me one
Aha, mm
Now look what you've done

I'm missing all the fun
Baby you owe me one
Aha

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ABBA

ABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972, comprising Agnetha Fältskog, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. ABBA is an acronym of the first letters of the band members' first names and is sometimes stylized as the registered trademark ᗅᗺᗷᗅ. They became one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of pop music, topping the charts worldwide from 1972 to 1982. They are also known for winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, giving Sweden its first victory in the history of the contest and being the most successful group ever to take part in the contest. more »

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Written by: BENNY ANDERSSON, BJOERN K ULVAEUS, BJORN ULVAEUS

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12 facts about this song

Release Information
"You Owe Me One" was released as the B-side of ABBA's single "Under Attack" which was the final single from the band.
Composer Info
This song, like many others by ABBA, was composed by band members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus.
Album Inclusion
Although "You Owe Me One" was not included in ABBA's original studio albums, it later featured in the reissues of their final eighth album "The Visitors" released in 1981.
Genre
Reflecting ABBA's iconic style, "You Owe Me One" falls under the Pop genre, sprinkled with elements of disco-pop and Europop.
Recording
The song was recorded in September 1982 at the famous Polar Music Studio in Stockholm, Sweden.
Band Break-up
ABBA ceased performing and recording together just a few months after the release of "You Owe Me One", making it one of their last releases prior to their hiatus.
Special Features
"You Owe Me One" is noted for its upbeat nature and use of marimba, an instrument not frequently heard in ABBA's music.
Mixed Reviews
The song received mixed reviews, with some critics appreciating its different sound, while others felt it did not live up to the high standards of earlier ABBA hits.
Lack of Promotion
"You Owe Me One" unlike other ABBA songs, was never performed live nor was it ever promoted as a standalone single.
Post-Breakup Release
The song continues to be included in ABBA compilations like "Thank You for the Music" (1994) and "The Definitive Collection" (2001).
Title Controversy
Although officially released as "You Owe Me One", the song is sometimes incorrectly referred to as "You Owe Me".
Live Performances
Despite not being performed by ABBA, cover bands and tribute acts have incorporated "You Owe Me One" into their setlists.

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